Question 1

Nearly 75% of children and adolescents witness violence in the home, school, or community.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

While many children and adolescents are exposed to violence, the statement that nearly 75% witness violence in the home, school, or community is an overestimation. The actual percentage varies by study and location but is generally lower than 75%.

Question 2

Who is most likely to be the victim of multiple forms of violence?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;men&#10;B)&#8203;women&#10;C) &#8203;those living in poverty&#10;D) &#8203;families representing multiple cultures

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women are more likely to be victimized by multiple forms of violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This is known as "interpersonal victimization." Women are also more likely to experience other forms of violence, such as child abuse and elder abuse. While individuals living in poverty and those from diverse cultural backgrounds may be at increased risk for certain types of violence, women are consistently found to be at greater risk for multiple forms of victimization.

Question 3

What approach is most effective when trying to prevent or treat intergenerational family violence? &#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;exchange&#10;B)&#8203;asocial learning&#10;C) &#8203;social control&#10;D) &#8203;ecological

Accepted Answer

The ecological approach considers the larger social context and systems in which intergenerational family violence occurs. This includes examining factors such as cultural norms, societal attitudes towards violence, and social policies that may contribute to or mitigate family violence. By addressing the systemic root causes, this approach is more likely to be effective in preventing and interrupting intergenerational family violence.

Question 4

Communities work to break the cycle of violence by working with children to increase their _____.&#8203;

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Question 5

Which of the following types of maltreatment is characterized by the failure to provide access to food, housing, and clothing?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;physical neglect&#10;B)&#8203;educational neglect&#10;C) &#8203;emotional neglect&#10;D) &#8203;exploitation

Accepted Answer

Physical neglect is characterized by the failure to provide access to basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Educational neglect refers to the failure to provide access to education, emotional neglect is the failure to provide emotional support and care, and exploitation refers to the misuse of resources or taking advantage of someone.

Question 6

Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with a greater risk of _____.&#8203;

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Question 7

Which of the following types of maltreatment is characterized by the deprivation of an opportunity to learn?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;physical neglect&#10;B)&#8203;educational neglect&#10;C) &#8203;emotional neglect&#10;D) &#8203;exploitation

Accepted Answer

Educational neglect is characterized by the deprivation of an opportunity to learn. This can include failure to enroll a child in school, not providing appropriate homeschooling, and not meeting a child's special educational needs. Physical neglect is characterized by the failure to provide basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Emotional neglect involves inattention to a child's emotional needs. Exploitation involves using a child for personal or financial gain.

Question 8

Which of the following are exempt from reporting situations of abuse and neglect?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;school staff&#10;B)&#8203;healthcare providers&#10;C) &#8203;law enforcement&#10;D) &#8203;community leaders

Accepted Answer

Community leaders are not typically mandated reporters, unlike school staff, healthcare providers, and law enforcement, who are required by law to report abuse and neglect.

Question 9

What has the CDC encouraged communities to create in hopes of reducing rates of child maltreatment?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;resources to strengthen families&#10;B)&#8203;job programs&#10;C) &#8203;medical clinics&#10;D) &#8203;community leadership opportunities

Accepted Answer

The CDC has encouraged communities to create resources to strengthen families as a way to reduce rates of child maltreatment.

Question 10

Which of the following models of abuse and neglect is characterized by an assumption that abusers are socialized to believe the abusive or neglectful behavior is acceptable?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;psychiatric model&#10;B)&#8203;sociocultural model&#10;C) &#8203;social-psychological model&#10;D) &#8203;emotional model

Accepted Answer

The sociocultural model of abuse and neglect is characterized by the belief that abusers are socialized to believe that their abusive or neglectful behavior is acceptable due to cultural norms and values, as well as past experiences of being abused themselves. This model emphasizes the importance of addressing the larger societal and cultural context in order to prevent and effectively respond to abuse and neglect. The psychiatric, social-psychological, and emotional models may also address factors related to abuse and neglect, but do not specifically focus on socialization and cultural factors.

Question 11

Professionals who serve children have a(n) _____ obligation to protect them.&#8203;

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Question 12

Which of the following models of abuse and neglect is characterized by an assumption that abusers are mentally ill or substance abusers?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;psychiatric model&#10;B)&#8203;sociocultural model&#10;C) &#8203;social-psychological model&#10;D) &#8203;emotional model

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Question 13

Which of the following models of abuse and neglect is characterized by an assumption that abuse is a learned behavior and often leads to generational patterns of violence?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;psychiatric model&#10;B)&#8203;sociocultural model&#10;C) &#8203;social-psychological model&#10;D) &#8203;emotional model

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Question 14

&#8203;Which of the following types of maltreatment is characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's distress or social needs?&#10;A)&#8203;physical neglect&#10;B)&#8203;educational neglect&#10;C) &#8203;emotional neglect&#10;D) &#8203;exploitation

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Question 15

Parents who understand the typical growth and development of children are less likely to abuse or neglect their families.&#8203;

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Question 16

Parents can be arrested for failing to take children to school.&#8203;

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Deck 13: Family Violence and Child Maltreatment